Applied Computer Science Instructor - Java
$30,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks ($30 USD/hour)

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Description

If you’re ready to establish your expertise in computer science fundamentals, we want you on our team! You’ll teach your technical and soft skills to hundreds of learners each year.

Bloom Institute of Technology (BloomTech) is looking for part-time Java developers to teach in an immersive, live, online classroom. Courses are offered throughout the week, and you can choose the times that work for your schedule. You can expect to commit up to 15-20 hours per week. 

You will teach new developers the fundamentals of computer science: algorithmic problem-solving, Big-O and time-space complexity, and how to use hash tables to to optimize algorithms. You will prepare these new students for exciting careers in software development, ensuring they can pass the General Coding Assessment at the end of their studies.

BloomTech is committed to building a diverse team of staff and instructors where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Therefore, we welcome a diverse pool of applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups and non-traditional backgrounds who can appreciate the diverse student communities we serve.

If you’re passionate about Java and computer science and ready to share your top-notch skills, apply today!

What you will be doing

  • Teaching on Zoom via live code-along, explaining complex concepts simply, using real-life examples, exercises, and storytelling
  • Providing learner support, encouraging struggling learners, and challenging those who are excelling
  • Providing curriculum feedback and reporting learner progress

What you will NOT be doing

  • Managing other instructors or teaching assistants
  • Teaching a full Java curriculum
  • Traveling for conferences, meetings, or training; we are a 100% remote team

Key responsibilities

Prepare learners to pass the General Coding Assessment, launching their new career as a backend developer

Candidate requirements

  • One of the following combinations of education and industry experience:
    • A Bachelor's degree + 3 years of software industry experience
    • A coding boot camp certificate that required at least 900 hours + 4 years of software industry experience
    • A high school diploma/GED + 5 years of software industry experience
  • 3+ years of Java expertise
  • An engaging and compelling public speaker
  • Availability at 9 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM, and/or 6 PM PST

Nice to have

  • Teaching or mentoring experience

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How it works

Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.

We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 1

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.

Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 2

Pass English Proficiency Test.

Prove Real-World Job Skills.
STEP 3

Prove Real-World Job Skills.

Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 4

Ace An Interview Or Two.

Accept Job Offer.
STEP 5

Accept Job Offer.

Celebrate!
STEP 6

Celebrate!

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What you will learn

As you teach Computer Science to new students, you will deepen your own understanding of the subject and its application. You will also learn how to be an instructor, gauging student engagement and measuring their progress.

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